Alfred von Schlieffen

Summary

Alfred von Schlieffen is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Berlin^[2]. He was born on +1833-02-28T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Berlin^[4]. He died on +1913-01-04T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a military personnel^[6] and author^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Berlin^[2], Alfred von Schlieffen…
• Alfred von Schlieffen passed away in Berlin^[4].
• Alfred von Schlieffen was born on +1833-02-28T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Alfred von Schlieffen died on +1913-01-04T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Alfred von Schlieffen is buried at Invalids' Cemetery^[9].
• Alfred von Schlieffen's father was Magnus Graf von Schlieffen^[10].
• Alfred von Schlieffen's mother was Auguste von Schlieffen^[11].
• Alfred von Schlieffen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia^[12].
• Alfred von Schlieffen's professions included military personnel^[6].
• Alfred von Schlieffen's professions included author^[7].
• Alfred von Schlieffen held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords^[13].
• Alfred von Schlieffen held the position of volunteer serving one year^[14].
• Alfred von Schlieffen held the position of adjutant^[15].
• Alfred von Schlieffen held the position of Quartermaster-General to the Forces^[16].
• Among Alfred von Schlieffen's employers was Prussian Military Academy^[17].
• Alfred von Schlieffen was employed by German General Staff^[18].
• Among Alfred von Schlieffen's employers was German General Staff^[19].
• Among Alfred von Schlieffen's employers was German General Staff^[20].
• Alfred von Schlieffen was educated at Prussian Military Academy^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Alfred von Schlieffen is Schlieffen Plan^[22].
• Alfred von Schlieffen received the Order of the Black Eagle^[23].
• Alfred von Schlieffen received the Order of Saint Hubert^[24].
• Alfred von Schlieffen received the Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)^[25].
• Alfred von Schlieffen received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class^[26].
• Alfred von Schlieffen received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred von Schlieffen was born in Berlin^[2]. He was born on +1833-02-28T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Magnus Graf von Schlieffen^[10]. His mother was Auguste von Schlieffen^[11].

Education

Alfred von Schlieffen was educated at Prussian Military Academy^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel^[6] and author^[7]. Employers include Prussian Military Academy^[17], a military academy^[28], in Kingdom of Prussia^[29], founded in 1810^[30] and German General Staff^[18], a general staff^[31], in Kingdom of Prussia^[32], founded in 1871^[33]. Positions held include member of the Prussian House of Lords^[13], a position^[34], in Prussia^[35]; volunteer serving one year^[14], a military rank^[36]; adjutant^[15], a military position^[37]; and Quartermaster-General to the Forces^[16], a position^[38].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alfred von Schlieffen is Schlieffen Plan^[22]. Things named for him include Schlieffen Plan^[39], a military operation plan^[40], in German Reich^[41], founded in 1905^[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Black Eagle^[23], an order^[43], in Kingdom of Prussia^[44], founded in 1701^[45]; Order of Saint Hubert^[24], an order of chivalry^[46], in Kingdom of Bavaria^[47], founded in 1473^[48]; Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)^[25], a grade of an order^[49], in Kingdom of Bavaria^[50], founded in 1866^[51]; Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class^[26], a grade of an order^[52], in Prussia^[53]; Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class^[27], a grade of an order^[54], in Prussia^[55]; and 2nd Class Order of the Crown^[56], a grade of an order^[57], in Prussia^[58].

Death and Burial

Alfred von Schlieffen died on +1913-01-04T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Berlin^[4]. Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery^[9].

Why It Matters

Alfred von Schlieffen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[59] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[60]

Entities named for him include Schlieffen Plan^[39], a military operation plan^[40], in German Reich^[41], founded in 1905^[42].

FAQs

Where was Alfred von Schlieffen born?

Alfred von Schlieffen's place of birth was Berlin^[2].

Where did Alfred von Schlieffen die?

Alfred von Schlieffen passed away in Berlin^[4].

Who were Alfred von Schlieffen's parents?

Alfred von Schlieffen's father was Magnus Graf von Schlieffen^[10]. Alfred von Schlieffen's mother was Auguste von Schlieffen^[11].

What did Alfred von Schlieffen do for work?

Alfred von Schlieffen worked as military personnel^[6] and author^[7].

Where did Alfred von Schlieffen go to school?

Alfred von Schlieffen was educated at Prussian Military Academy^[21].

What awards did Alfred von Schlieffen receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle^[23], Order of Saint Hubert^[24], Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)^[25], and Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class^[26].